PaxOcean has opened a 17.26-hectare shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun, expanding Singapore’s capacity to handle larger and more complex maritime and offshore projects.
The 5JS facility combines enhanced dock infrastructure, purpose-built workshops and improved logistics flow. According to Tan Thai Yong, Managing Director and CEO of PaxOcean, the layout is intended to improve production sequencing, project coordination and delivery consistency.
Tan said vessel owners are facing more demanding regulatory, class and decarbonisation requirements. Customers are also seeking greater certainty throughout the vessel life cycle, including predictable schedules, reliable supply chains and efficient compliance.
Demand for specialised repair facilities is partly being driven by LNG vessels, which require dedicated infrastructure and integrated workshop support. Tan said customers are increasingly looking for dependable ship repair and conversion services in a geopolitically neutral location.
PaxOcean has also secured a technical service agreement with GTT covering membrane tank maintenance and servicing for membrane-type LNG carriers. The work will be carried out in accordance with GTT standards and is intended to support regional demand for LNG carrier repairs.
Tan said the broader objective is to maintain Singapore’s position as a preferred destination for complex and high-value maritime work rather than to focus on individual projects.
He identified engineering capability, regulatory clarity and a trusted operating environment as key strengths of Singapore. He added that PaxOcean focuses on technically demanding projects, full-cycle support and reliable execution.
The 5JS site also houses iHub5, an innovation hub led by Kuok Maritime Group. It brings together industrial partners, technology providers, research institutions and customers to develop maritime solutions.
PaxOcean’s Centre of Excellence will focus on system integration, digital engineering, simulation and emerging maritime technology. Together, these capabilities support Singapore’s role in ship repair, maritime innovation and complex engineering.
